Hibernation

[Mustache.worms]

Hi! My tortoise (who is now around 2 and a half to 3 years old - Herman) went into hibernation without me preparing him to, as I wasn't going to start hibernating him until he was older. Does anyone know if I can wake him up safely to make sure he's hydrated and doesn't have food in his intestines?? Thanks

 

[Yvonne G]

They're pretty smart cookies. They don't "go into hibernation" until they've pooped out whatever is in their digestive tract. They stop eating for a couple weeks before that event, so basically he's probably ok. If you want to get him up and soak him, a lot of people do, it's not harmful.

 

[Mustache.worms]

They're pretty smart cookies. They don't "go into hibernation" until they've pooped out whatever is in their digestive tract. They stop eating for a couple weeks before that event, so basically he's probably ok. If you want to get him up and soak him, a lot of people do, it's not harmful.

 

[Mustache.worms]

Thankyou!!